THI THỬ THÁNG 2- MÙA LUYỆN THI 2022-2023

(DÀNH CHO 2K5,2K6,2K7,2K8)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. feared B. associated C. killed D. believed
Question 2: A. dark B. black C. bad D. animal
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. handsome B. between C. during D. loyal
Question 4: A. consider B. probably C. relation D. effective
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: They hired an ________________ band to play at the reception.
A. English exciting new B. exciting English new
C. English new exciting D. exciting new English
Question 6: The information is available ___________ the internet.
A. through B. in C. on D. at
Question 7: Some changes ____________ by the new manager recently.
A. were made B. make C. have made D. have been made
Question 8: A woman had a ___________ escape yesterday when her car left the road.
A. narrow B. small C. slight D. near
Question 9: When we met each other again, we spent the whole morning _______about our happy
school days.
A. reminiscing B. recalling C. evoking D. remembering
Question 10: Road development in the area has been limited by ___________ programmes.
A. conserve B. conservative C. conservation D. conservatively

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Question 11: You hardly need me to tell you the truth, _______?
A. need you B. needn’t you C. don’t you D. do you
Question 12: ____________ for the final interview, the candidates were asked to prepare a short
presentation.
A. Having been selected B. Having selected C. Being selected D. Selecting
Question 13: They won the war ____________ it cost them millions of lives.
A. although B. however C. therefore D. because
Question 14: They want to ____________ a bill to limit arms exports.
A. bring on B. bring out C. bring off D. bring in
Question 15: By the time I went to university, I ______________ English for 8 years.
A. had been learning B. would have learned C. was learning D. have been learning
Question 16: Climate change has_____________ a problem to everyone in the world.
A. faced B. tackled C. posed D. addressed
Question 17: ______________ my work, I will accompany you to the park.
A. After I had finished B. When I was finishing
C. When I finished D. After I have finished
Question 18: Europe has _________ a leadership role in the prevention of future global crises.
A. presumed B. consumed C. assumed D. resumed
Question 19: The hotter the food is, __________ he likes it.
A. the most B. most of C. the more D. Mostly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: Airport security was extra tight in the wake of yesterday's bomb attacks.
A. initial B. spontaneous C. prior D. following
Question 21: Some of the rare species that inhabit the area are under threat.
A. populate B. reside C. live D. All are correct
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: This job is stressful enough even without clients being offensive.
A. horrible B. courteous C. impolite D. attentive
Question 23: When all her other friends deserted her, Steve remained loyal.
A. modest B. constant C. faithless D. trustworthy
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: Jane heard from Peter that Linda– a friend of hers – cannot come to her birthday
party.
- Peter: “Linda can’t come to your birthday party.”
- Jane: “_____________”
A. Thank you. B. Same to you. C. What a pity. D. Don’t mention it.
Question 25: Peter and Alan are discussing the new normalcy after Covid-19.
- Peter: “Finally we can hang out with each other! Shall we eat something at the mall?”
- Alan: “_____________. I think we should only buy essentials there. It would be better for us to keep
ourselves from crowded places.”
A. I don’t think so. B. You can say that again
C. I can’t agree more D. None of your business
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Astana is facing water level changes, as smaller lakes have dried out (26)_________climate change.
We are considering this impact while developing the General Plan - the main urban planning
document that defines the development of Astana.
Under the (27)________ set out by President K.J. Tokaev, our country is pursuing a policy of
sustainable development. As the authority in city planning, we developed and adopted the
Masterplan, “Nur-Sultan - a comfortable city”. This is the city’s socio-economic strategy,
(28)________ aims to build a comfortable, sustainable, and healthy city. Particular attention is paid
to public spaces, landscaping, the creation of a barrier-free urban environment, and safety on the
streets. We have created (29)______ public spaces that serve as oases in the city during the hot
summer days. We are also pleased to see the city’s population engaging more in outdoor activities,
including in dedicated street sports spaces and extreme sports parks.
There are several Crisis Centers in the city, through which authorities respond to emergency and
crisis situations. While the city is not (30)_______ to many hazards at present, rapid urbanization is
increasing risks to infrastructures.
Question 26:A. despite B. due to C. instead of D. because
Question 27:A. direction B. guidance C. instruction D. demonstration
Question 28:A. that B. what C. where D. which
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Question 29:A. much B. little C. a lot of D. few
Question 30:A. exposed B. imposed C. composed D. apposed
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
The Japanese feel a heightened sense of belonging and loyalty to their family as
interdependence is strongly emphasized. Individuals are expected to serve their family’s interest
before their own and show preferential treatment to fellow family members. Furthermore, families
also have a collective face in Japan. The act of a single individual impacts the perception of one’s
family name by others. The typical Japanese household follows the nuclear family model; however,
the extended family is usually kept in close proximity and is visited often.
Within the family, the husband/father is expected to be the breadwinner and receive the
utmost respect from his family. The wife and children should facilitate his home-life need as much
as possible. Most mothers devote their time to domestic duties and raising children. They have a
lot of authority in their households over their children. They make most of the decisions for their
children’s future, seeking the best educational opportunities available to them Many Japanese
parents are utterly devoted to their children’s success. They want their children to receive a good
education and attend university. However, this is often expressed in a way that places heavy
expectations on the child to excel to reach their parent’s aspirations – particularly in wealthier
families.
Dating practices in Japan are similar to those in Western cultures. Children usually start
dating around the age of 15 but only get married at an average age of 26-27. When a couple does
marry, the wedding can be very elaborate. The bride and groom may have multiple outfits for
photographs and the ceremony, varying between traditional kimonos and modern dresses. Guests
may give typical wedding gifts or money to the couple and may even leave with a gift from the
couple.
(Source: https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/)
Question 31: What is the main subject of the passage?
A. Family B. Conventional etiquette
C. Household D. Japanese culture
Question 32: According to paragraph 1, what is the core value that Japanese families subscribe
to?
A. communism B. individualism
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C. collectivism D. anarchism
Question 33: The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. Children B. Mothers C. Duties D. Parents
Question 34: According to paragraph 2, what is NOT correct about the setup of normal families?
A. The Japanese family structure is generally patriarchal.
B. Women are viewed as workers rather than housewives.
C. Great emphasis is placed on children’s academic achievement.
D. Mothers have a say in household affairs and child-rearing.
Question 35: The word “elaborate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. ostentatious B. tortuous C. entangled D. complicated
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
“Look for the right school for your child” is the advice I give many times a week to prospective
parents who arrive armed with league table rankings and perceptions of educational hierarchies.
When it comes to school choice, think relatives rather than absolutes because good schools come
in many different shapes and sizes. The key to a successful education is to select a school that
understands and meets the needs of your child as an individual, not a gender type.
The fact that there are no absolutes in education manifests pretty clearly. Proponents of single-sex
schools claim that girls and boys do better academically if educated separately. However, in a
comprehensive review of the evidence, academics, Alan Smithers and Pamela Robinson of
Buckingham University concluded that “while there are some very good girls’ schools and boys’
schools, it does not look as though they are good because they are single-sex”. They found that
many other factors had an influence, including leadership and teaching quality, school ethos, and
spending per pupil. My own experience of working in single-sex and co-educational schools is that
gender composition has no effect on academic results. The single-sex versus co-ed debate is to
some extent a red herring; children thrive in schools where the teaching is excellent, the leadership
strong, pupils are well motivated and the culture is one of hard work and success.
Arguments that boys and girls mature at different rates or learn in different ways and therefore
are best educated apart are simplistic. Differences between genders can at times be more striking
than those between them. Good teachers are experts in educating individuals, not teaching to a
gender type. In a co-ed school that offers diverse opportunities and assumes anybody can succeed
at anything, gender stereotypes are broken down every day.
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Over the last decade, the number of pupils in independent co-ed schools has risen, while the
number in single-sex schools has fallen. Parents want to equip their children to succeed in the
workplace where they will need strong interpersonal skills such as empathy, teamwork and
communication. These skills are more readily acquired in co-ed schools where learning happens
in an environment that reflects real life.
(Source: https://www.independentschoolparent.com/)
Question 36: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Should parents re-evaluate their choices?
B. Choosing the right school at a young age.
C. Separation by gender is beneficial to growth.
D. Is coeducation the right choice for your child?
Question 37: The word “armed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. served B. equipped C. issued D. embellished
Question 38: According to paragraph 2, what can be suggested about co-education?
A. Most people view single-sex education in a good light for its integrative nature.
B. Co-education is scientifically proven to be most suitable for young learners.
C. It is not possible to claim that co-education is universally better than single-sex.
D. Co-education attracts more excellent teachers than single-sex education does.
Question 39: The word “ethos” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. spirits B. feelings C. codes D. characters
Question 40: The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
A. genders B. differences C. times D. ways
Question 41: According to paragraph 4, which ability is NOT mentioned in the set of
interpersonal skills?
A. Working with others in groups. B. Resolving interpersonal conflicts.
C. Understanding others’ emotions. D. Articulating and receiving ideas.
Question 42: Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Opposite sex attracts each other so co-education entails a lack of concentration.
B. Single-sex education guarantees the appropriate environment for learning.
C. Co-education upholds the elimination of preconceived ideas regarding gender roles.
D. Segregation of the genders is currently gaining support from many parents.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 43: When Jack was a boy, he walks a mile to school every day.
A. was B. walks C. to D. every
Question 44: Adult fish belong to different categories according to its feeding preferences.
A. fish B. different C. its D. preferences
Question 45: We constantly seek to improve the quantity of service we give to our customers.
A. seek B. quantity C. service D. customers
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46: “It was wrong of you not telling me the truth.” Jane said to Peter.
A. Jane warned Peter not to tell him the truth.
B. Jane encouraged Peter to tell him the truth.
C. Jane blamed Peter for not having told him the truth.
D. Jane asked Peter to tell him the truth.
Question 47: It was your fault for not doing the assignments.
A. You needn’t have done the assignments.
B. You can’t have done the assignments.
C. You must have done the assignments.
D. You should have done the assignments.
Question 48: The last time I watched this movie was 6 months ago.
A. I haven’t watched this movie for 6 months.
B. I have watched this movie for 6 months.
C. I have 6 months to watch this movie.
D. I didn’t watch this movie 6 months ago.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: There were unexpected twists in the movie. It was so fascinating.
A. If there had been unexpected twists in the movie, it would have been so fascinating.
B. But for the unexpected twists in the movie, it wouldn't have been so fascinating.
C. Without the unexpected twists in the movie, it wouldn't be so fascinating.
D. Suppose that there were unexpected twists in the movie, it would be so fascinating.
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Question 50: He played the tune so badly. Nobody recognized it.
A. So badly did he play the tune that nobody recognized it.
B. Such badly did he play the tune that nobody recognized it.
C. Badly though he played the tune, everybody recognized it.
D. However badly did he play the tune, nobody recognized it.

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